Sports Rewind: Sept. 10

Robert Griffin III leads Redskins to victory, plus more.

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Golden Streak - Serena Williams snags her fourth U.S. Open title, Robert Griffin III sticks it to the New Orleans Saints, Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada’s divorce drags on, plus more sports news. —Britt Middleton What a year for Serena Williams! She clenched her fourth U.S. Open title on Sunday, this on top of winning two medals at the London Olympics and a Wimbledon win this year. But don't think the champion has let her winning streak go to her head. "I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall," Williams said Sunday. (Photo: AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Finally! - Andy Murray won his first Grand Slam Monday, defeating defending champion Djokovic 7-6 (10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 in a match that lasted almost five hours. He is the first British man to win a Slam since Fred Perry won Wimbledon and the U.S. Championships in 1936.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Finally! - Andy Murray won his first Grand Slam Monday, defeating defending champion Djokovic 7-6 (10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 in a match that lasted almost five hours. He is the first British man to win a Slam since Fred Perry won Wimbledon and the U.S. Championships in 1936.(Photo: AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Not Bad, Rookie - In his official National Football League debut, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III had an explosive match against New Orleans Saints, leading the Redskins to a 40-32 victory on Sunday. (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Not Bad, Rookie - In his official National Football League debut, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III had an explosive match against New Orleans Saints, leading the Redskins to a 40-32 victory on Sunday. (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Back in the Game - In another official debut, Randy Moss helped the San Francisco 49ers push past the Green Bay Packers in a 30-22 victory on Sunday, Moss' first game back in the league since coming out of retirement in February. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Back in the Game - In another official debut, Randy Moss helped the San Francisco 49ers push past the Green Bay Packers in a 30-22 victory on Sunday, Moss' first game back in the league since coming out of retirement in February. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

NFL Players Kluwe and Ayanbadejo Support Gay Rights - After Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo said he supported gay rights, local lawmaker Emmett Burns Jr. told the Ravens' owner he should muzzle the player and prevent him from exercising his First Amendment right of free speech. Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe heard about the ridiculousness and wrote a hilarious and poignant response to Emmett Burns Jr., asking him "Why do you hate the fact that other people want a chance to live their lives and be happy?"(Photos from left: Brendon Ayanbadejo #51 and Chris Kluwe #4. Al Bello/Getty Images, Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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NFL Players Kluwe and Ayanbadejo Support Gay Rights - After Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo said he supported gay rights, local lawmaker Emmett Burns Jr. told the Ravens' owner he should muzzle the player and prevent him from exercising his First Amendment right of free speech. Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe heard about the ridiculousness and wrote a hilarious and poignant response to Emmett Burns Jr., asking him "Why do you hate the fact that other people want a chance to live their lives and be happy?"(Photos from left: Brendon Ayanbadejo #51 and Chris Kluwe #4. Al Bello/Getty Images, Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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Saints Bounty Suspensions Overturned - On Friday, an appeals panel overturned the suspensions of NFL players Jonathan Vilma, Scott Fujita and Will Smith that were handed down by NFL brass in May for their involvement in the New Orleans Saints' bounty program, which paid players bonuses for hits that injured opponents. The players are now eligible to play this season, but the ruling may only be temporary. (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Saints Bounty Suspensions Overturned - On Friday, an appeals panel overturned the suspensions of NFL players Jonathan Vilma, Scott Fujita and Will Smith that were handed down by NFL brass in May for their involvement in the New Orleans Saints' bounty program, which paid players bonuses for hits that injured opponents. The players are now eligible to play this season, but the ruling may only be temporary. (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Finding the Words - Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas has landed a two-book deal with publisher HarperCollins and plans to release her first title, Grace, Gold and Glory: My Leap of Faith, by December. "I want people to read my story and say, 'If Gabby can do it, I can do it too. Anything is possible," Douglas told the Los Angeles Times. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozoda - More than two million adults — and more than 15 million children — are exposed to domestic violence every single year, according to recent estimates from the U.S. Department of Justice. In the sports world, domestic violence has plagued some players and their mates, and the accusations of abuse continue. — Britt Middleton Chad Johnson was arrested for domestic abuse after he allegedly head-butted his wife, Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada, during an argument on Aug. 11. He is expected to appear before a judge to face charges. Johnson was convicted in 2000 of battering his then-girlfriend. (Photo: Mike Colon/LO/Getty Images)

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Unfinished Business - TMZ is reporting that former NFL player Chad Johnson has refused to sign divorce papers served by wife Evelyn Lozada because he thinks the relationship can be saved. The Basketball Wives star accused Johnson of head-butting her during an argument last month.  (Photo: Mike Colon/LO/Getty Images)

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Another Basketball Wives Star Moves On - Lozada's co-star Kenya Bell has finalized her divorce from former NBA player Charlie Bell. Aside from sharing custody of their two daughters, Kenya was awarded $780,000 from her soon-to-be ex's savings and will get half of $670,000 from another account, TMZ reported on Sunday. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Another Basketball Wives Star Moves On - Lozada's co-star Kenya Bell has finalized her divorce from former NBA player Charlie Bell. Aside from sharing custody of their two daughters, Kenya was awarded $780,000 from her soon-to-be ex's savings and will get half of $670,000 from another account, TMZ reported on Sunday. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Honey Badger Returns to LSU…for Class - Former Louisiana State University football player Tyrann "Honey Badger" Mathieu won't be seen on the field this season, but has decided to stay enrolled at the university to attend classes. The Heisman Trophy finalist was kicked off the football team last month after repeatedly testing positive for drugs. Mathieu will reportedly finish the semester at LSU and may enter the 2013 NFL draft in the spring. (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Honey Badger Returns to LSU…for Class - Former Louisiana State University football player Tyrann "Honey Badger" Mathieu won't be seen on the field this season, but has decided to stay enrolled at the university to attend classes. The Heisman Trophy finalist was kicked off the football team last month after repeatedly testing positive for drugs. Mathieu will reportedly finish the semester at LSU and may enter the 2013 NFL draft in the spring. (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)